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RN programs in Kentucky

35 RN (registered nurse) programs with results and funding that can make them free

34 schools offer these RN programs, and Kentucky has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows how past students did; Kentucky files no usable prices.

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care and teach patients and their families about health conditions. To work as one, you graduate from an approved nursing program (a bachelor's or associate degree in nursing, or a hospital diploma) and pass a licensing exam for your state nursing license.1 The exam is the NCLEX-RN from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, which the nursing boards of every state, DC and four US territories use in deciding who gets a license.2

In Kentucky, all 35 programs take students without a high school diploma.

By kind, the 35 programs here are RN associate degree (ADN, 21 programs), RN bachelor's degree (BSN, 12 programs) and RN program (level not stated, 2 programs).

See the 35 programs

How much do RN programs cost in Kentucky?

Not reported

Kentucky files no usable prices, so none can be shown.

In the typical program

Finished the program
50%
Working 6 months later
66%
Earned a year, estimated
about $27,000
Length
Not reported
None of the 35 programs report it

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Kentucky may also offer RN programs. How these figures are made

Are there free RN programs in Kentucky?

All 35 RN programs in Kentucky approved for WIOA funding

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35 programs

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Galen College of Nursing

    Cincinnati, OH

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Galen College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OHRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Kentucky; Kentucky approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$60,300
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Galen College of Nursing
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,067
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    10,605
    Earned a year, estimated
    $60,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    University of Louisville

    Louisville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University of Louisville, LouisvilleRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$27,000
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at University of Louisville
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at University of Louisville
    Finished
    43%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,738
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    4,098
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at University of Louisville
  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Northern Kentucky University

    Highland Heights

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northern Kentucky University, Highland HeightsRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$55,800
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Northern Kentucky University
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Northern Kentucky University
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    54%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,943
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    3,675
    Earned a year, estimated
    $55,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Northern Kentucky University
  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Murray State University

    Murray

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Murray State University, MurrayRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$26,400
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Murray State University
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Murray State University
    Finished
    36%
    Working at 6 months
    58%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,604
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    1,735
    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Murray State University
  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    JCTC

    Louisville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    JCTC, LouisvilleRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$35,600
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at JCTC
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at JCTC
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,890
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    1,152
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at JCTC
  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Spalding University

    Louisville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Spalding University, LouisvilleRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$20,600
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Spalding University
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Spalding University
    Finished
    52%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,140
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    859
    Earned a year, estimated
    $20,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Spalding University
  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Madisonville Community College

    Madisonville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Madisonville Community College, MadisonvilleRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$27,400
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Madisonville Community College
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Madisonville Community College
    Finished
    34%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,856
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    845
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Madisonville Community College
  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Gateway Community and Technical College

    Fort Wright

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Gateway Community and Technical College, Fort WrightRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$27,100
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Gateway Community and Technical College
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Gateway Community and Technical College
    Finished
    61%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,787
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    840
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Gateway Community and Technical College
  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Morehead State University

    Morehead

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Morehead State University, MoreheadRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$24,300
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Morehead State University
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Morehead State University
    Finished
    43%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,076
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    705
    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Morehead State University
  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Lindsey Wilson College

    Columbia

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lindsey Wilson College, ColumbiaRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$16,600
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Lindsey Wilson College
    Finished
    15%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,139
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    609
    Earned a year, estimated
    $16,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Hopkinsville Community College

    Hopkinsville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Hopkinsville Community College, HopkinsvilleRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$23,500
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Hopkinsville Community College
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Hopkinsville Community College
    Finished
    61%
    Working at 6 months
    35%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,879
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    499
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Hopkinsville Community College
  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    University of the Cumberlands

    Williamsburg

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University of the Cumberlands, WilliamsburgRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$56,000
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at University of the Cumberlands
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at University of the Cumberlands
    Finished
    58%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,996
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    487
    Earned a year, estimated
    $56,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at University of the Cumberlands
  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Southeast KY Community and Technical College

    Harlan

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Southeast KY Community and Technical College, HarlanRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$9,700
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Southeast KY Community and Technical College
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Southeast KY Community and Technical College
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    59%
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,418
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    487
    Earned a year, estimated
    $9,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    School website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Southeast KY Community and Technical College
  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

    Elizabethtown

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, ElizabethtownRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$38,700
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,678
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    475
    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    University of Pikeville

    Pikeville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University of Pikeville, PikevilleRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$6,300
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at University of Pikeville
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at University of Pikeville
    Finished
    48%
    Working at 6 months
    59%
    Earned in a quarter
    $1,564
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    466
    Earned a year, estimated
    $6,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at University of Pikeville
  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Henderson Community College

    Henderson

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Henderson Community College, HendersonRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$25,900
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Henderson Community College
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Henderson Community College
    Finished
    61%
    Working at 6 months
    52%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,474
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    423
    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Henderson Community College
  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Owensboro Community and Technical College

    Owensboro

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Owensboro Community and Technical College, OwensboroRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$21,600
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Owensboro Community and Technical College
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Owensboro Community and Technical College
    Finished
    39%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,400
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    410
    Earned a year, estimated
    $21,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Owensboro Community and Technical College
  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Maysville CTC

    Maysville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Maysville CTC, MaysvilleRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$20,000
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Maysville CTC
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Maysville CTC
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,988
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    363
    Earned a year, estimated
    $20,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Maysville CTC
  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Union College

    Barbourville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Union College, BarbourvilleRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$10,600
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Union College
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Union College
    Finished
    19%
    Working at 6 months
    59%
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,639
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    350
    Earned a year, estimated
    $10,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Union College
  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Eastern Kentucky University

    Richmond

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Eastern Kentucky University, RichmondRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$51,400
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Eastern Kentucky University
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Eastern Kentucky University
    Finished
    34%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,840
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    343
    Earned a year, estimated
    $51,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Eastern Kentucky University
  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Shawnee State University

    Portsmouth, OH

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OHRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Kentucky; Kentucky approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$74,500
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Shawnee State University
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Shawnee State University
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    45%
    Earned in a quarter
    $18,613
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    243
    Earned a year, estimated
    $74,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Shawnee State University
  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    American National University

    Pikeville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    American National University, PikevilleRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$56,900
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at American National University
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at American National University
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,223
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $56,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at American National University
  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Campbellsville University

    Campbellsville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Campbellsville University, CampbellsvilleRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$62,200
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Campbellsville University
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Campbellsville University
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,561
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    $62,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Campbellsville University
  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other

    Galen College of Nursing

    Cincinnati, OH

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Galen College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OHRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Kentucky; Kentucky approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other at Galen College of Nursing
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    36
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other

    Western Kentucky University

    Bowling Green

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Western Kentucky University, Bowling GreenRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other at Western Kentucky University
    More details about Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other at Western Kentucky University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other at Western Kentucky University
  • RN program (level not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other

    Spencerian College - Louisville Campus

    Kentucky

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Spencerian College - Louisville Campus, KentuckyRN program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other at Spencerian College - Louisville Campus
    More details about Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other at Spencerian College - Louisville Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other at Spencerian College - Louisville Campus
  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other

    University of Kentucky

    Lexington

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University of Kentucky, LexingtonRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other at University of Kentucky
    More details about Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other at University of Kentucky
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other at University of Kentucky
  • RN program (level not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other

    Southcentral KY Community and Technical College

    Bowling Green

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Southcentral KY Community and Technical College, Bowling GreenRN program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other at Southcentral KY Community and Technical College
    More details about Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other at Southcentral KY Community and Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    School website, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other at Southcentral KY Community and Technical College
  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Hondros College of Nursing

    New Albany, OH

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Hondros College of Nursing, New Albany, OHRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Kentucky; Kentucky approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Hondros College of Nursing
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Hondros College of Nursing
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Hondros College of Nursing
  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Southern WV Community and Technical College

    Mt. Gay, WV

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Southern WV Community and Technical College, Mt. Gay, WVRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Kentucky; Kentucky approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Southern WV Community and Technical College
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  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    University of Southern Indiana

    Evansville, IN

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, INRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Kentucky; Kentucky approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
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  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Good Samaritan College and Health Science

    Cincinnati, OH

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Good Samaritan College and Health Science, Cincinnati, OHRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Kentucky; Kentucky approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
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  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    ATA College

    Louisville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    ATA College, LouisvilleRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

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  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    ITT Technical Institute

    Lexington

    No diploma needed

    ITT Technical Institute, LexingtonRN associate degree (ADN)In person · No diploma needed

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  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personNo diploma needed

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Lincoln Memorial University

    Harrogate, TN

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TNRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Kentucky; Kentucky approved the program for its funding.

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How to pay for RN programs in Kentucky

WIOA funding can pay for RN programs in Kentucky

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for RN programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78

GI Bill for RN programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

LPN or RN in Kentucky?

The programs Kentucky approved for workforce funding in each, side by side. The figures are the typical program's, as on the two pages.

LPNRNthis page
Programs25 at 25 schools35 at 34 schools
Most cost, if you pay yourselfNot reportedNot reported
LengthNot reportedNot reported
Finished the program92%50%
Working 6 months later76%66%
Earned a year, estimatedabout $33,800about $27,000
Trained with WIOA fundingNot reportedNot reported

LPN vs RN nationwide: what each job does, the license exams and how to get from one to the other

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024. Earnings are the second quarter after leaving the program, times four.

Quick facts: RN programs in Kentucky

other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
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RN programs here, against the typical state's 17
35 vs 17

State comparisons use the same figures as the RN programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

RN programs in Cincinnati, Louisville, Corbin and other Kentucky cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 11 more programs are in 11 other areas, 7 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Kentucky

How RN programs compare with the rest of nursing and patient care: Nursing and patient care programs in Kentucky

Where the Kentucky RN program numbers come from

Which Kentucky RN programs are on this list?

These are the RN programs Kentucky approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Kentucky offers.

How the prices and results of Kentucky RN programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about RN programs in Kentucky

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered Nurses
  2. National Council of State Boards of Nursing: U.S. Members
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List